honorary degree
noun
: a degree given by a college or university to someone who is not a student but who has done something important
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Howard University revokes Sean Combs' honorary degree in wake of Cassie video: 'No longer worthy'
English alleges the offenses occurred between 2006 and 2009.
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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 5 July 2024
Judy delivered the commencement speech before receiving her own honorary degree from the school.
—Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024
Either through contacting adult education to pursue an actual degree or contacting the Board liaison to apply for an honorary degree.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2024
He was headed to the Valparaíso Business School, where he was scheduled to receive an honorary degree.
—Corey Robin, The New Yorker, 29 June 2024
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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 5 July 2024
Judy delivered the commencement speech before receiving her own honorary degree from the school.
—Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024
Either through contacting adult education to pursue an actual degree or contacting the Board liaison to apply for an honorary degree.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2024
He was headed to the Valparaíso Business School, where he was scheduled to receive an honorary degree.
—Corey Robin, The New Yorker, 29 June 2024
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“Honorary degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honorary%20degree. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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